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119th Congress · House

Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act

Subjects: Elementary and secondary education · Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination · Education

In plain language

  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Requires public elementary and middle schools, as a condition of receiving certain federal funds for elementary and secondary.
  • House passed it on May 20, 2026 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act or the PROTECT Kids Act This bill requires public elementary and middle schools, as a condition of receiving certain federal funds for elementary and secondary education, to obtain parental consent before changing a student's gender on school forms or changing a student's sex-based accommodations. Specifically, an elementary school or a school consisting of only grades 5-8 must obtain parental consent before changing a minor student's (1) gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form; or (2) sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms.

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